A New Year For Furman Athletics!

A Letter From Jason Donnelly, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Dear Furman Family,

With our students back on campus, fall competition underway, and a new academic year upon us, there is tremendous energy throughout Furman Athletics.

This season offers an opportunity to appreciate what makes Furman special. I am grateful for our outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and staff; the families who entrust us with their sons and daughters; and the alumni, donors, fans, and University partners whose commitment makes our work possible.

We begin the year with great momentum. The past year brought comprehensive success across Furman Athletics, including academic and competitive achievement, record philanthropic support, and continued investment in our facilities and student-athlete experience. These accomplishments reflect the commitment of the entire Furman Family and provide a strong foundation for what comes next.

This year also marks an important milestone as we approach the successful completion of our five-year Athletics Strategic Plan, Inspiring Greatness. Together, we have made significant progress in enhancing the student-athlete experience, pursuing excellence, investing in our people and facilities, growing external support, and strengthening Athletics' impact across Furman University. In the year ahead, we will remain focused on fulfilling the goals still before us while beginning to shape the next chapter of Furman Athletics.

Our expectations remain high. We will pursue academic and athletic excellence, compete for championships, develop leaders, serve others, and represent Furman with integrity and purpose. Above all, we will continue to keep people at the center of our work by creating an environment where student-athletes can grow, succeed, and prepare to make a difference long after their time at Furman.

None of this happens without you. Thank you for your belief in our student-athletes, our programs, and Furman University, and for the pride, passion, and sense of community you bring to the Paladins.

As our fall seasons continue, I hope you will join us on campus to support our student-athletes and teams. There is something special about bringing the Furman Family together, and your presence, enthusiasm, and support help make our campus and athletics events such a meaningful part of the Furman experience. We have many exciting opportunities to gather this fall, and I hope to see you at one — or many — of the events highlighted below.

It is an honor and privilege to serve Furman Athletics alongside so many people who care deeply about our University and the success of our student-athletes. We are grateful for all that we have accomplished together, excited about what lies ahead, and look forward to sharing another memorable year with you.

Go Paladins!

Jason Donnelly
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Furman Athletics Events

September 11 - 13 Women's Tennis Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic

September 12 Men's & Women's Cross Country Furman Invitational

September 12 Men's Soccer Senior Day (vs. Memphis)

September 13 Women's Soccer Senior Day (vs. Davidson)

September 18 - 20 Women's Golf Lady Paladin Invitational

September 19 Football vs South Carolina State

October 3 Furman Family Weekend

October 6 Paladin Classic Golf Outing

October 16 - 17 Volleyball Alumni Weekend (vs. Mercer)